Why in News?
The Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) released a report highlighting the crucial role, challenges, and sacrifices of India’s forest protectors, or Van Rakshaks, over 25 years, emphasizing the need for greater support, recognition, and investment in frontline forest staff.
Description:
- Type: Indian Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)
- Established: 1998
- Headquarters: Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Motto: “In Service of Nature”
- Focus: Conservation of wildlife and its habitat; welfare of individual wild animals.
Mission:
- To conserve wildlife and its habitat across India.
- To work for the welfare of individual wild animals.
- To achieve these goals in partnership with communities and governments.
Key Conservation Contributions:
- Recovery of critically endangered species (e.g., Asiatic elephant, Great Indian bustard, and Gangetic dolphin).
- Successful translocation of species (e.g., rhinos in Assam).
- Rescue and rehabilitation of injured or displaced wild animals.
- Conflict mitigation between humans and wildlife.
- Support to forest guards and frontline staff through training and welfare schemes.
- Promotion of wildlife corridors and habitat connectivity.
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